Run Geelong

Funds raised$ 461006

Target: $ 25000

$ 461006raised

100%

GOAL $ 25000

Run Geelong

Market Square are a proud to again be the presenting partner for Run Geelong 2012 and this year are encouraging you to do that bit extra to fundraise and finish the redevelopment of the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward. Check out the great prizes on offer!

Individual

1st Prize $500 Market Square Voucher

2nd Prize $300 Market Square Voucher

3rd Prize $200 Market Square Voucher

Team

1st Prize $1000 Market Square Voucher

2nd Prize $500 Market Square Voucher

3rd Prize $200 Market Square Voucher

Total Prize Pool $2,700

About Run Geelong

Run Geelong 2011 smashed expectations with 11,150 participants Running, Jogging, Walking, Pushing their way around the streets of Geelong. Raising an incredible $448,000 for the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward in an amazing show of community spirit! Run Geelong is now cemented as Australia’s biggest regional fun run and who participated or helped out should be very proud.

We are hoping to make this year’s event bigger and better than ever. We still need to complete the job we started in 2009 when the Geelong Hospitals Children’s Ward redevelopment began. By joining the Geelong community this year you will help ensure that we deliver the completed Children’s Ward this year!

Those who know about the event know that runners and walkers of all abilities can challenge themselves with either a 12km or 6km course. This year we’ve added something extra by bringing the start and finish to our beautiful Waterfront Precinct and made some changes that see the course visit some of Geelong’s most iconic landmarks.

Reasons why Run Geelong is an event everyone should be a part of!

100% of entry fee goes to Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward

You are changing the way that we deliver healthy outcomes to children in our community!

Free Event T-shirt

Run Geelong

Funds raised$ 461006

Target: $ 25000

$ 461006raised

100%

GOAL $ 25000

The Geelong Hospital Appeal's new project is the redevelopment of the Special Care Nursery. This is a $4 million project in partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, Barwon Health Foundation and the Geelong Community.Read more

The Geelong Hospital Annual Appeal, launched in 2008, supports the region’s health services by raising money for different areas and priorities within Barwon Health.

These include services within the Geelong Hospital, the Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services, the McKellar Centre, Community and Mental Health units around the Geelong region plus many more.

The Barwon Health Foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year to raise money for the Appeal. Some of these events are used to raise funds for a specific area within Barwon Health such as women and children’s services of cancer services.

Each year, the Geelong Hospital Annual Appeal culminates in one weekend of giving that takes place on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. This weekend involves a telethon, tin shakes and other activities where the Geelong community can show their support by digging deep and making a donation.

The Special Care Nursery Redevelopment

The Barwon Health Foundation and Cotton On Foundation are working together again with a common goal, to redevelop the Special Care Nursery at Barwon Health's Geelong Hospital. This new project follows the successful completion of the Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward redevelopment in January.

The Special Care Nursery redevelopment is a $4million totally community funded project. Strong community support is needed to achieve the required outcome that will incorporate the refurbishment and the purchase of new equipment.

The current nursery has outgrown the needs of the community. Last year 540 babies were cared for in the Special Care Nursery and 25% of babies born at Geelong Hospital were admitted. Sometimes babies are transferred to Geelong Hospital from other areas if another hospital exceeds their Special Care Nursery capacity.

The Special Care Nursery is a vital community service. A first class facility will provide a far more supportive environment for the dedicated clinicians and most vulnerable members of our community. The redevelopment will provide additional space in the nursery plus effective storage, a separate treatment room and parents' room.

Barwon Health's Special Care Nursery Nurse Unit Manager, Alyson Smith, said it is a much-needed redevelopment.

"There is a big need for an updated nursery with facilities for parents. Population growth and resulting urban sprawl across Victoria has shown increased need for more neonatal cots and space. As requirements for bed numbers increase, then the need for more space and facilities for parents increases as well" Alyson said.

The Geelong Hospital Appeal's new project is the redevelopment of the Special Care Nursery. This is a $4 million project in partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, Barwon Health Foundation and the Geelong Community.Read more

The Geelong Hospital Annual Appeal, launched in 2008, supports the region’s health services by raising money for different areas and priorities within Barwon Health.

These include services within the Geelong Hospital, the Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services, the McKellar Centre, Community and Mental Health units around the Geelong region plus many more.

The Barwon Health Foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year to raise money for the Appeal. Some of these events are used to raise funds for a specific area within Barwon Health such as women and children’s services of cancer services.

Each year, the Geelong Hospital Annual Appeal culminates in one weekend of giving that takes place on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. This weekend involves a telethon, tin shakes and other activities where the Geelong community can show their support by digging deep and making a donation.

The Special Care Nursery Redevelopment

The Barwon Health Foundation and Cotton On Foundation are working together again with a common goal, to redevelop the Special Care Nursery at Barwon Health's Geelong Hospital. This new project follows the successful completion of the Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward redevelopment in January.

The Special Care Nursery redevelopment is a $4million totally community funded project. Strong community support is needed to achieve the required outcome that will incorporate the refurbishment and the purchase of new equipment.

The current nursery has outgrown the needs of the community. Last year 540 babies were cared for in the Special Care Nursery and 25% of babies born at Geelong Hospital were admitted. Sometimes babies are transferred to Geelong Hospital from other areas if another hospital exceeds their Special Care Nursery capacity.

The Special Care Nursery is a vital community service. A first class facility will provide a far more supportive environment for the dedicated clinicians and most vulnerable members of our community. The redevelopment will provide additional space in the nursery plus effective storage, a separate treatment room and parents' room.

Barwon Health's Special Care Nursery Nurse Unit Manager, Alyson Smith, said it is a much-needed redevelopment.

"There is a big need for an updated nursery with facilities for parents. Population growth and resulting urban sprawl across Victoria has shown increased need for more neonatal cots and space. As requirements for bed numbers increase, then the need for more space and facilities for parents increases as well" Alyson said.